*Suspends revenue collection, orders arrest of defaulters
By Jethro Ibileke
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sacked all Boards, Parastatals and Agencies in the State Public Service, appointed by his predecessor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.
This is a major move to cripple whatever trace of the former Governor is left in the state public service.
According to a statement on Wednesday by the CPS to the Governor, Fred Itua, the sack takes immediate effect.
Also affected are all political appointees and Permanent Secretaries appointed outside of the state Civil Service.
The statement reads:
“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of Executives of all Boards, Agencies and Parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect.
“In addition, all Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments.”
The announcement advised all affected appointees to hand over all Government properties in their possession to the most senior Public Officer in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Okpebholo suspends revenue collection, orders arrest of defaulters
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in the state, with particular attention on motor parks and others, until further notice.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituax the Governor also ordered the State Police Commissioner to arrest anyone who flouts the order.
The Governor said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
“The collection of revenues in the State has been suspended indefinitely. Anyone seen collecting revenues on behalf of the State Government will be arrested.
“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects any kind of revenues on behalf of the State Government.
“The Governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised. He will issue new directives soon. Until then, no one is authorised to collect revenues on behalf of the State Government,” the statement noted.